Home | Alameda County | Berkeley | 94707 | 865 Contra Costa Ave
MLS: EB41149025 | Status: Active | Price: $2,295,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 2,905 | 5,265 | 1916 |
| Date | Time | Hosted By |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, September 24 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Anna Bellomo |
| Saturday, September 26 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Anna Bellomo |
| Sunday, September 27 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Anna Bellomo |
Just one block above Solano Avenue, the Gillespie House was commissioned in 1916 and designed by John Hudson Thomas. It’s a home that feels very much of its time—beautifully crafted, full of character, and thoughtfully designed. What makes the setting especially rare is the combination of walkability and views: one of the few streets in Berkeley where you can enjoy sweeping views while still being just a short stroll from the places that make daily life so convenient. JH Thomas was intentional about how the house sits on the lot, taking full advantage of its southwestern exposure. From different rooms and windows throughout the house, you get changing views that stretch from downtown Oakland to San Francisco and across to the North Bay. A proper foyer leads into an elegant living room and from there, multiple entries connect to a breakfast nook overlooking the Bay and an open, remodeled kitchen with beautiful Brazilian Santa Rita soapstone countertops, a 48 inch stove and plenty of storage. The dining room has all the presence of a proper formal room, with lovely built-ins and is both open to the kitchen and the courtyard too—a magical space that hints at France. Doors open, meals outside. The house transitions from entertaining to living as you enter the rear of the home t
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | EB41149025 |
| MLS Source | Bridge MLS |
| Days on Site | 2 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Breakfast Nook, Updated |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Other, Tile |
| Laundry | In Laundry Room |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Pool | None, Pool - No |
| Style | Traditional |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Detached, Garage, Garage: 1 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Berkeley Unified |
| High School District | Berkeley Unified |
Anna Bellomo
District Homes
License #: 01822897
Phone: (510) 417-9390
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